There are 4 ways to get from JR Namba to Himeji Castle by subway, train, bus, or car
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Subway, train
best- Take the subway from Namba to Shin-Ōsaka StationMidosuji
- Take the train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to HimejiNozomi / ...
1h 8m¥2,930–5,769Train
cheapest- Take the train from Amagasaki to NishidaiHanshin Main Line Limited Express Chokutsu Tokkyu / ...
- Take the train from Nishidai(Hyogo) to Sanyohimeji[173183] Sanyo Electric Railway Main Line Local / ...
3h 21m¥1,426–2,075Bus
- Take the bus from JR Namba Station to Osaka Itami Airport South TerminalN / ...
- Take the bus from Osaka Itami Airport to Himeji StationH
3h 14m¥2,840–5,634Drive 95.4 km
- Drive from JR Namba to Himeji Castle95.4 km
1h 20m¥1,625–2,347
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from JR Namba to Himeji Castle is to train which costs ¥1400 - ¥2100 and takes 3h 21m.
The fastest way to get from JR Namba to Himeji Castle is to subway and train which takes 1h 8m and costs ¥2900 - ¥6000.
No, there is no direct bus from JR Namba station to Himeji Castle station. However, there are services departing from JR Namba Station and arriving at Himeji Station via Osaka Itami Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from JR Namba to Himeji Castle. However, there are services departing from Namba and arriving at Himeji via Shin-Ōsaka Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 8m.
The distance between JR Namba and Himeji Castle is 93 km. The road distance is 95.4 km.
The best way to get from JR Namba to Himeji Castle without a car is to subway and train which takes 1h 8m and costs ¥2900 - ¥6000.
It takes approximately 1h 8m to get from JR Namba to Himeji Castle, including transfers.
JR Namba to Himeji Castle bus services, operated by Hankyu Kanko Airport Limousine Bus, depart from JR Namba Station.
JR Namba to Himeji Castle train services, operated by Osaka Metro, depart from Namba station.
The best way to get from JR Namba to Himeji Castle is to bus which takes 3h 14m and costs ¥2800 - ¥6000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥1400 - ¥2100 and takes 3h 21m.
What companies run services between JR Namba, Japan and Himeji Castle, Japan?
You can take a bus from JR Namba Station to Himeji Castle via Osaka Itami Airport South Terminal, Osaka Itami Airport, and Himeji Station in around 3h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from JR Namba to Himeji Castle via Osaka-Namba, Amagasaki, Nishidai(Hyogo), and Sanyohimeji in around 3h 21m.
- Phone
- 06-6582-1400
- Website
- osakametro.co.jp
Subway from Namba to Shin-Ōsaka Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥230–270
- Website
- https://www.osakametro.co.jp/en/
- Phone
- 050-2016-1603
- Website
- jrhokkaido.co.jp
Train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Himeji
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥3,300–5,500
- Schedules at
- https://japantravel.navitime.com/en/area/jp/route/
- Website
- https://www.jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Website
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
- Website
- https://www.jr-shikoku.co.jp/global/en/
- Website
- https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/
- Unreserved seat
- ¥3,300–4,500
- Reserved seat
- ¥4,200–5,500
- Green seat
- ¥5,000–7,000
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Himeji
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Schedules at
- westjr.co.jp
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jrhokkaido.co.jp
Train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Himeji
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,700–3,900
- Schedules at
- https://japantravel.navitime.com/en/area/jp/route/
- Website
- https://www.jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Website
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
- Website
- https://www.jr-shikoku.co.jp/global/en/
- Website
- https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/
- Unreserved Seat
- ¥3,400–3,900
- Reserved Seat
- ¥2,700–3,800
- Green Seat
- ¥3,700–5,000
- Phone
- 06-6457-2258
- Website
- hanshin.co.jp
Train from Amagasaki to Nishidai
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥440–650
- Website
- https://www.hanshin.co.jp/global/en/
- Schedules at
- Japan Travel by Navitime
- Website
- sanyo-railway.co.jp
Train from Nishidai(Hyogo) to Sanyohimeji
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥750–1,100
- Schedules at
- sanyo-railway.co.jp
- Phone
- 06-6844-1124
- Website
- hankyu-kankobus.co.jp
Bus from JR Namba Station to Osaka Itami Airport South Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥600–750
- Website
- https://www-hankyu-kankobus-co-jp-e.athp.transer.com/limousine/
Bus from Osaka Itami Airport to Himeji Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,200–4,900
- Website
- https://www-hankyu-kankobus-co-jp-e.athp.transer.com/limousine/
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More Questions & Answers
JR Namba to Himeji Castle bus services, operated by Hankyu Kanko Airport Limousine Bus, arrive at Osaka Itami Airport South Terminal station.
Himeji Castle is 3h 30m ahead of JR Namba. It is currently 8:22 AM in JR Namba and 11:52 AM in Himeji Castle.
JR Namba to Himeji Castle train services, operated by Osaka Metro, arrive at Shin-Ōsaka Station.
Yes, the driving distance between JR Namba to Himeji Castle is 95 km. It takes approximately 1h 20m to drive from JR Namba to Himeji Castle.
There are 91+ hotels available in Himeji Castle.